Need a Motivational or Inspirational Speaker? Choose a topic below or supply your own and let Shellie give it a Dixie twist.

Motivational Topics:

Hard Work Isn’t Fatal The Power of Choice Overcoming Inertia

Inspirational Topics:

Access Granted, Access Denied Discovering Why Christians Can’t Pray and the Never Fail Remedy Tears and Tantrums Helping Women Value Their God-given Emotions and Use Them to Draw Closer to God Mirror, Mirror, In My Hand Transformed by the Word

Testimonials:

Whether you watch her on TV, listen to her in person or on the radio, or read her writings, the experience is the same. Shellie Rushing Tomlinson makes you feel comfortable with who you are and where you are. She helps you to see that God’s intention was not to make life complicated, and that it’s okay to laugh at yourself. Listening to Shellie makes a person feel that everyone can be a southerner at heart… She paints a warm, friendly portrait of the South — a kinder, gentler place. If you’re not from the South you’ll wish you were! Ed Murphy/Executive Producer, Good Morning ArkLaMiss CBS affiliate KNOE-TV8

It was a very hot July day in Louisiana… Shellie was the keynote speaker for Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police annual conference Ladies luncheon. It was my honor to host this state-wide event. After arriving at Poverty Point, I soon realized that due to the size of the crowd our event had been moved outside to the Marina’s deck. We situated the ladies outside and brought out as many fans as the deck would hold. After many sighs and “Oh, I’m sooooo hot”…. in walks Shellie. I nervously welcomed her, explained our change of plans, and apologized for the heat. She took the news with great humor and began her program. Needless to say… Shellie stole the show and won our hearts! The ladies completely forgot about the heat. They laughed and clapped and wanted more. It was a wonderful, motivational experience. Shellie leaves you with a tremendous warm feeling for your family, church, and friends! I count it an honor to recommend her to other organizations. Marilyn Reynolds – Winnsboro, LA Wife of LACP President – Mitch Reynolds

Most syndicated radio shows sound syndicated and listeners know it isn’t local. Not so with ATS. Shellie is just as much a local personality as our morning man. That’s because she has been so willing to work with us producing promo announcements and has even gotten involved in local public service campaigns. We’ve had people come by the radio station wanting to talk with Shellie! The recipe Segment of ATS is so popular that we’ve archived two years of shows and created a weekend feature. If you’re in a small or medium sized market pick up ATS before the station across town does! ~Mark Aulabaugh – KSEY FM, Seymour Texas

Shellie will come to your school… Is your school interested in character building? Would you like to see the kids enjoy themselves while they learn good, moral values they can take beyond your doors and into their futures? Then, “Book Shellie” to share stories from her book, “Lessons Learned on Bull Run Road” with your school.

Each short story begins with a moral and ends with a scripture. In between the two, Shellie shares a humorous lesson about her sisters and herself growing up southern and country on a little family farm in the Louisiana Delta. Complete with props for stories like “The African Mongoose” and “Open Frog Surgery”, Shellie’s stories will simultaneously entertain and challenge audiences, young and old alike.

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INSPIRATIONS FROM MY HEART TO YOURS

"Every Word Or Act We Can't Forgive Is A Word Or Act We Are Bound To Relive." ~Shellie

Meet Shellie

Shellie Rushing Tomlinson is the Jesus loving author, speaker, and radio host known as The Belle of All Things Southern. Jeff Foxworthy endorsed her last book, Sue Ellen’s Girl Ain’t Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy, calling it "Laugh Out Loud Funny!"

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What Readers Are Saying

Shelia Walsh

“This is a charming, funny, honest, touching look at one southern woman’s journey to a profound relationship with Christ. As the title suggests, Shellie lives with her heart wide open to the questions, the mysteries, and the certainties of our faith. You will love this book!”

Rachel Hauck

“Shellie Rushing Tomlinson gets to the heart of everyday faith in Heart Wide Open with her signature storytelling and wit, opening her own heart to share about learning to walk with God. Her use of life lessons mingled with Scripture is sure to capture the heart of every believer and every seeking soul.”

Korie Robertson

“Heart Wide Open will fuel your desire for a deeper relationship with God and give you the gentle nudge and the steps to get it. So much of this book spoke to me that I had to get out my highlighter pen! Wherever you are in your faith, you will benefit from reading of Shellie’s journey to a deeper, stronger, more intimate relationship with our Creator. She tells it like it is, with love, good humor, and abandon, as she writes out of an honest and open love for God, for His Word, and for you! With every word you read, you can sense her excitement as she went through this journey, and it will tug on your heart, calling you to join her in falling in love with Jesus all over again.”

Pamela Foxworthy

“To read Shellie Rushing Tomlinson is to make a new friend. Her writing is filled with sound theology, great insight, humor, and authenticity. I recommend this book to all who want to draw closer to Jesus. Her questions for Bible study are thought provoking and ripe for discussions. I have no doubt this study will strike a chord for many and be a great tool for personal spiritual growth.”

Missy Robertson

“This book pushes me to be more vulnerable to the Father who loves me more than my own family—and that’s a lot. How wonderful to know that God not only loves us for who we are, but that He created us the way He wants us. He wants us to pour our lives out to Him to glorify Him. Thank you, Shellie, for encouraging us all through this book to draw closer to our God and to keep our hearts wide open to all the possibilities He has for us!”

Lisa Bevere

“So many of us have a longing for more in our Christian lives. In Heart Wide Open, Shellie Rushing Tomlinson fans this flame within us as she points our hearts toward a life of joy, excitement, and wonder in God. Her words will wrap around you like a hug, and you’ll find yourself being equipped to engage in your daily relationship with the Lord like never before.”